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BJ02 PVZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

226,155 mi
Last recorded226,155 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 226,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 220,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 216,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 209,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 200,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 184,474 miles

engine light on

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 158,619 miles

Front & rear discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 117,468 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,827 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn unevely and almost bald on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on both inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on outer edge

slight differential oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,925 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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BJ02 PVZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ02 PVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ02 PVZ registered?

BJ02 PVZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 PVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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